The Board has granted initial evaluations of 10 percent for the veteran's cervical strain, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic abdominal strain, and irritable bowel syndrome from March 5, 2005 to September 14, 2005.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence showed full or almost full forward cervical spine flexion with a combined range of motion of 300 degrees for the period of March 5, 2005 to September 14, 2005. The veteran's subjective complaints and physical examination findings supported these ranges.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Chronic abdominal strain, Irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2008
- Citation
- 0826803
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What this means for you
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